The Big Boreal Adventure is an accessible, nature-based quest. Use our free guidebook and adventure map to discover and explore natural places in Thunder Bay, all year long.

Register and pick up your very own free copy at one of our local libraries or other distribution sites (find a list of distribution sites on the FAQ Page)

Get Out & Go!

The Big Boreal Adventure is an interactive way to encourage people to get outside, explore Thunder Bay, have fun with family & friends and learn about natural areas in the city. This is the Big Boreal Adventure’s second year, and we are bigger and better than ever with more community partners and five new sites to discover and a brand new book.

Here’s the scoop.

Grab your map and guidebook and
start when ready.

Each of our 30 sites has a cedar post with a plaque on top. The plaques have been designed by local artists and depict a relevant, nature-based picture.

The guidebook offers information about each site, as well as a clue that gives hints that will lead you to the post. There are blank pages in the guidebook so that you can make a rubbing from the post into your book.

The goal is to visit each site, find each post, and make rubbing from the post into your book.

Good luck & have fun!

New this year: Geocaching!

Geocaching (pronouced: geo-cash-ing) is like an outdoor treasure hunt for people all over the world. The Big Boreal Adventure has made it easy and accesible for everyone to participate. There are geocaches in 7 of our 30 sites! Read more about how to get involved in this exciting global game.